MHS2 - MANAGE HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES by NTUC LearningHub

Covers the knowledge, skills and techniques used for managing hazardous substances at the workplace. This includes identifying sources of hazardous substances, implementing control measures and managing the associated risks. Persons who have successfully completed this unit of competency will be recognised as ‘competent persons” for the control of hazardous substances at the workplace by the Ministry of Manpower. This competency unit also covers the knowledge to control and manage hazardous substances, as required by the National Environment Agency, for the fulfilment of their duties as hazardous substances licence and permit holders

Course Objectives

Covers the measuring and assessing contaminants at the workplace. This includes identifying sources of hazardous substances, implementing control measures and managing the associated risks. Persons who successfully completed this unit of competency will be recognised as HS licensee for the control of hazardous substances at the workplace by the Ministry of Manpower. This competency unit also covers the knowledge to control and manage hazardous substances, as required by the National Environment Agency, for the fulfilment of their duties as hazardous substances licence and permit holders.

Pre-requisites

You must fulfil course entry requirements.

Literacy and Numeracy
- WSQ Employability Skills Workplace Literacy and Numeracy Level 6; or
- Grade C6 in GCE ‘O’ Level for English and Mathematics
Science
- Recognised Technical/Engineering Diploma or;
- Grade C6 in GCE ‘O’ Level Science (Chemistry)

Working Experience
- Recommended to have 2 years working experience in any industry
- If the candidate has a recognised technical diploma, they are not expected to fulfil the recommendation of 2 years working experience in any industry.
 

Course Outline

•    Analyse health, safety and environmental hazards and risks due to hazardous substances at the workplace with reference to relevant information sources.
•    Determine appropriate control approaches for hazardous substances based on relevant information for the hazardous substances control.
•    Implement control measures for hazardous substances in accordance with the hierarchy of control and relevant legal and other requirements.
•    Manage the risks due to hazardous substances in accordance with good risk management practices.
 

Certificate Obtained and Conferred by

A Statement of Attainment (SOA) will be awarded upon completion of each unit.